Carlton School
99A Carlton Avenue, Whanganui · Taranaki & Manawatū
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Composite score
Developing
Below median
Rank #2,077 of scored NZ schools
In summary
Carlton School received a Te Ara Huarau review in September 2022. The school demonstrates strengths in leadership's approach to continuous improvement, culturally responsive practices that reflect student identities and te ao Māori, and regular professional learning that builds shared understanding among staff. The school has a composite score of 76.
Best suited for
Students in Whanganui looking for a state-funded setting.
Is Carlton School a good school?
Carlton School scores 45/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
Summary derived from ERO reports + audited financials + MoE records. Every claim links to its source — see data transparency at the bottom of this page.
Score breakdown
6 axes, each scored 0–100 on a national absolute scale. As at 2025.
standdowns 117.4/1k · suspensions 0.0/1k · exclusions 0.0/1k · bottom quartile of band (n=468) · why? ▼ hide
+6.0% roll over 5yr (2020→2025) · above band median (n=469) · why? ▼ hide
76/100 from ERO review 2022-09 · near band median (n=471) · why? ▼ hide
⚠ Insufficient EQI-band peers (n<10) to compute per-axis percentile context. The score above is absolute; treat it as a single-school read rather than a peer comparison.
Real ERO composite (from the latest review): 76/100.
Latest ERO review
2022-09-27 · Phil Cowie, Central Region | Te Tai Pūtahi Nui
- Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022
- Board Administration requirements met
- Curriculum requirements met
- Management of Health, Safety and Welfare requirements met
- Personnel Management and Finance requirements met
"As of March 2022, the Carlton School Board has attested to the following regulatory and legislative requirements"
Composite score across reviews
2 ERO reviews on file, 2020–2022. Click a point to read that review.
Discipline (age-standardised, per 1,000 students)
Stand-down = sent home temporarily. Suspension = formal investigation. Exclusion = removed from school. National averages shown for comparison.
Stand-downs · 2024
117.4
12 this year · NZ avg ~37
Suspensions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~5
Exclusions · 2024
0.0
· NZ avg ~1.5
Government funding
Crown funding only (school operations + teacher salaries + property). Excludes locally-raised funds, international fees and trading income — those are in the audited financial report above.
Total Crown funding · 2022
$1.97M
Per-student funding · 2022
$7,052
2018
$1.9M
2019
$1.9M
2020
$2.1M
2021
$1.9M
2022
$2.0M
Roll by year level
July 2025 roll return.
- Year 01 34
- Year 02 52
- Year 03 40
- Year 04 43
- Year 05 42
- Year 06 51
- Year 07 4
Roll by ethnicity
Share of total roll. Students who identify with multiple ethnicities are counted once.
- European/Pākehā 60.7%
- Māori 38.9%
- Asian 7.9%
- Pacific 4.6%
- Other / MELAA 1.8%
Location
99A Carlton Avenue, Whanganui. Nearby schools marked in grey.
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Schools nearby
Within 15km, sorted by distance. Add any to compare with Carlton School.
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Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.2km · 1,401 roll
61
+16 vs this
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Composite · 0.8km · 101 roll
31
-14 vs this
Arahunga School
Specialist School · 0.8km · 109 roll
93
+48 vs this
St Dominic's College
Secondary (Year 7-15) · 0.8km · 58 roll
69
+24 vs this
Whanganui Collegiate School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · 0.9km · 414 roll
82
+37 vs this
Gonville School
Contributing · 0.9km · 174 roll
57
+12 vs this
Frequently asked
Is Carlton School a good school?
Carlton School scores 45/100 on the SchoolsNearMe composite — a weighted average of 5 axes (academic, outcomes, retention, wellbeing, trajectory). Below median nationally. The full breakdown is below; every input links to its source.
What does the latest ERO review say?
ERO's 2022-09 review identified 6 key findings. Board has attested to meeting all regulatory and legislative requirements as of March 2022
How do I enrol my child at Carlton School?
Contact the school directly on 06-3450336, email carltonoffice@welearn.school.nz, or visit www.carltonschool.co.nz. For state schools, check your home address against the school's enrolment zone — some schools are in-zone-only.
What are the fees?
Carlton School is a state school. There is no tuition fee for domestic students; voluntary donations may be requested.
What is the roll size?
Carlton School has 280 students, with an EQI of 507 (higher socio-economic need).
When was the school last reviewed by ERO?
The Education Review Office last reviewed Carlton School in 2022-09, signed by Phil Cowie. 3 ERO reports are on file in our archive.
Data transparency
Every fact on this page links to its source. We never publish a claim without provenance — read our methodology for the full rules.
Sourced from
- ero.govt.nz
- schoolsdata.co.nz
- crimestats.co.nz